Pender County Schools College & Career Readiness Initiative Angela Jeffrey Director of Secondary Education Pender County Schools

PCS College & Career Readiness Initiative Vision: All students in Pender County Schools will graduate from high school with a high school diploma and college/university course credits so that they are successfully prepared to compete in a global economy. Aligned to Pender County Schools Strategic Plan Focused on providing students greater access to college courses while in high school, college readiness, and college/career readiness assessments Implementation: 2010-2011

PCS College & Career Readiness Pathway An integrated series of assessments that measure a progression of skills and help schools and districts make targeted interventions at critical points in a student’s career. This pathway allows PCS teachers, administrators, and school counselors to know which students qualify to take CFCC courses as early as 8th grade. 8th grade: Readistep (EXPLORE beginning 2012-2013) 9th grade: PSAT 10th grade: PLAN, ASVAB 11th Grade: ACT/PSAT/SAT 12th Grade: ACT/SAT if needed, Work Keys

College Readiness: Critical Success Factors Successful completion of college-level and other advanced courses taken in high school. Achievement of academic content knowledge, evidenced by completion of a rigorous high school core curriculum aligned to college readiness standards. Attainment of advanced academic skills, developed through an instructional focus on critical thinking, reasoning, problem solving, writing, and strong study skills. Acquisition of college planning skills, demonstrated by an understanding of college and career options and the college admission and financing process.

College Readiness: AP Data 2010-2011 School Number of Students taking AP Courses % Passing Total Credits # of AP Courses offered College Tuition Savings HTHS 59 (20%) 28.7% 99 7 $6,583.50 PHS 60 (20%) 31.6% 93 6 $6,184.50 THS 163 (32%) 51.2% 435 18 $28,927.50 District 282 (25%) 37.2% 627 31 $41,695.50

College Readiness: CFCC Data 2010-2011 School Number of Students Taking CFCC Courses % Passing Total Credits # of CFCC Courses offered College Tuition Savings HTHS 111 (37%) 74% 348 6 $23,142.00 PHS 50 (17%) 80% 267 $17,755.50 THS 112 (22%) 83% 331 $22, 011.50 District 273 (25%) 79% 946 18 $62,909.00 PECHS 165 (75%) 77% 1089 73 $72,418.50 PECHS is the model school for College and Career Readiness. Data from our first graduating class: 32/40 students (80%) earned 1 year or more of college credit, 15/40 students (38%) earned an Associates Degree.

PCS CFCC Enrollment Data 273 students took CFCC courses last school year The decline in enrollment for the Spring of 2012 was due to the January 1st implementation of the Career and College Promise (CCP). Several CFCC courses were no longer available to our students on our high school campuses and some students did not meet the new Accuplacer requirements for certain courses.

District College Readiness Data 2010-2011 Number of Students taking Courses % Passing Total Credits # Courses offered College Tuition Savings AP Courses 282 (25%) 37.2% 627 31 $41,695.50 CFCC Courses 273 (25%) 79% 946 18 $62,909.00 District 555 (50%) 58.1% 1573 49 $104,604.50 Although PCS offers more AP courses, the % of students scoring a level 3 (college credit) is significantly less than the % of students passing CFCC courses.

NC Career & College Promise Offers NC high school students a clear path to success in college or in a career. The program is free to all students who maintain a “B” average and meet other eligibility requirements. Gov. Bev Perdue's commitment to helping every qualified student gain access to an affordable college education. Through a partnership of the Department of Public Instruction, the N.C. Community College System, the University of North Carolina system and many independent colleges and universities, North Carolina is helping eligible high school students to begin earning college credit at a community college campus at no cost to them or their families. Three pathways offer students the opportunity to earn: College credit completely transferrable to all UNC System Institutions and many of North Carolina's Independent Colleges and Universities. A credential, certificate or diploma in a technical career. A high school diploma and two years of college credit in four to five years through innovative cooperative high schools (limited availability). Effective January 1, 2012

Percentage of PCS Students Who May be Eligible for CCP College Transfer Courses School # of Eligible Students % of Eligible Students HTHS 49 32% PHS 41 THS 172 69% District 262 44% These numbers/percentages are based on GPA requirement only. Eligible students still have to meet college readiness benchmarks on college assessments.

Percentage of PCS Students Who May be Eligible for CCP Career Technical Courses School # of Eligible Students % of Eligible Students HTHS 211 66% PHS 185 THS 472 90% District 868 77% These numbers/percentages are based on GPA requirement only. Some eligible students may have to meet college readiness benchmarks on college assessments depending on which CTE pathway they choose.

Percentage of PCS Students Who are Interested in Taking CFCC Courses School # of Students Surveyed # Interested in CFCC CT Courses # Interested in CFCC CTE Courses # Interested in Driving to the North Campus # Interested in Taking a Shuttle Bus to North Campus HTHS 217 96 (44%) 124 (57%) 67 107 PHS 223 120 (54%) 116 (52%) 83 85 THS 386 206 (53%) 169 (44%) 142 90 District Factors not included in survey: Cost of CFCC student fees and textbooks If parents will allow students to take CFCC courses and/or drive to the North campus What courses the students are interested in taking and if they meet the specific college readiness requirements for certain courses

Cost of CFCC College Courses Credit Hour Tuition Student Activity Fees Parking/Security Fees Technology Fees Total 3 (1 course) FREE ($199.50) $11.75 $10.00 $3.00 $24.75 6 (2 courses) FREE ($399.00) $18.50 $6.00 $34.50 Some CTE courses (Welding, Cosmetology) require additional material/supplies fees. Currently, fees will be the responsibility of the students. However, PCS is pursuing options with CFCC through a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

CFCC Textbook Costs Currently, students would be required to purchase college textbooks. College textbook costs range from $34.75 to $189.25 per course. Students have the option of selling their textbooks back to CFCC at the end of the semester. PCS schools will continue to seek other options to offset textbook costs. Students may purchase new or used textbooks. CFCC now has another option which is to rent college textbooks: MAT 171 Textbook: New $80.00 Used $35.00 Rental: $13.72 for 30 days. Textbook cost examples: ACA 122 $34.75 BUS 137 $189.25 ENG 111 $73.50 HIS 121 $51.20 WLD 116 $79.50

Total Cost for CFCC Course Low Range for 1 CFCC Course Total Student Fees $24.75 Textbook Costs $34.75 Total Cost $59.50 High Range for 1 CFCC Course $189.25 $214.00 CFCC tuition for 1 course is $199.50 CFCC tuition costs for 1 year is $798.00 Total amount of CFCC courses a traditional PCS student may graduate with under CCP: 8 = $1064.00 tuition savings If all CFCC courses taken are in the CT pathway = Approximately $5,672.00 tuition savings when transferring to any NC University.

Shuttle Bus Transportation Costs HTHS-CFCC (2 rounds trip) $24,928.32 PHS-CFCC (2 round trips) $38,145.60 THS-CFCC (2 round trips) $29,334.40 Total Cost $92,408.32 Shuttle Bus Transportation would be a new expenditure for Pender County Schools

CCP Implementation How do we implement CCP and continue to increase college course offerings for all students at all high schools in Pender County? Option 1: Implement Approved Calendar Waiver Option 2: Implement a Modified Calendar Waiver Option 3: Explore Other Options Expand PECHS Continue to work with CFCC to offer CFCC on high school campuses

Option 1: Implement Calendar Waiver Pros Allows the 3 high schools to align with the CFCC calendar for a seamless transition for high school students taking college courses Allows PCS high school early graduates to enroll in a college or university in January (Spring semester) Increases the number and variety of college course offerings from 6 CFCC courses to 36. Allows more students to obtain college credit, not just the students who can navigate between two different calendars and/or not just the students who are interested in certain college courses at CFCC Allows 14 additional days of instruction for AP courses Allows traditional high schools to replicate the early college model on their campus Cons Requires new expenditure for transportation costs Requires some parents to navigate between 2 school calendars if they have children in high school and elementary school or middle school Requires some students who work in the summer to re-arrange their work schedules so that they may attend school

August 6-23: HS in session, ES & MS not in session: (14 days) October 12th, HS not in session, ES & MS in session (1 day) November 6th, HS in session, ES & MS not in session ( 1 day) January 2-4, HS not in session, ES & MS in session (3 days) January 18: HS not in session, ES & MS in session, (1 day) March 11-15: HS not in session, ES & MS in session (5 days) March 25-28: HS in session, ES & MS not in session (4 days) May 24-June 7: HS not in session, ES & MS in session (10 days) Total Days: 39 days (79%) Total Days HS in session & ES/MS not: 19 days (90%) Total Days ES/MS in session & HS not: 20 days (89%)

Option 2: Implement a Modified Calendar Waiver Pros Allows the 3 high schools to align with the CFCC calendar for a seamless transition for high school students taking college courses Allows PCS high school early graduates to enroll in a college or university in January (Spring semester) Increases the number and variety of college course offerings from 6 CFCC courses to 36. Allows more students to obtain college credit, not just the students who can navigate between two different calendars and/or not just the students who are interested in certain college courses at CFCC Allows 14 additional days of instruction for AP courses Allows traditional high schools to replicate the early college model on their campus Allows for better calendar alignment between the HS calendar and the ES & MS calendar (39 days -22 days) Cons Requires new expenditure for transportation costs Requires some parents to navigate between 2 school calendars if they have children in high school and elementary school or middle school Requires some students who work in the summer to re-arrange their work schedules so that they may attend school

August 13-24: HS in session, ES & MS not in session (10 days) October 12: HS in session, ES & MS not in session (1 day) November 6: ES & MS in session, HS not in session (1 day) January 2-4: ES & MS in session, HS not in session (3 days) May 30-June 7: ES & MS in session, HS not in session (7 days) Total Days: 22 Days (88%) Total Days HS in session, ES & MS not in session: 11 Days (94%) Total Days ES & MS in session, HS not in session: 11 Days (94%)

Under Option 2: Modified Calendar Waiver, Spring Break for the ES and MS would move to March 11-15th to align with the High School calendar.

History of Calendar Waiver NC State Calendar Law enacted 2005-2006 (opening date shall not be before August 25th and closing date shall not be after June 10th) PCS high school principals and district administrators have discussed the need for a calendar waiver at the high school level since 2005-2006 High school principals are 100% in support of the calendar waiver Increases college offerings for PCS students Increases instructional time for AP courses Ends 1st semester in December (EOC exams) Positively impacts athletics (Football & Soccer)

Option 3: Explore Other Options Pros Expand PECHS from a max enrollment of 250 to 300 students Collaborate with CFCC to increase course offerings on the high school campuses Collaborate with CFCC to transport some students to the North campus. Cons Additional teacher positions @ PECHS Additional transportation costs Provides limited enrollment in CFCC courses for some students The intent of CCP is for college classes to be held on college campuses, therefore any college classes offered on the high schools campuses will be based on CFCC instructor availability, not student need (Huskins 1998) Students would be on 2 different school calendars (HS and College)

CCP Options Summary Options 1 & 2: Allows for increased CFCC college offerings for our high school students Option 3: Allows for limited CFCC college offerings for our high school students.